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Hockey in Minnesota has never been as successful as it is today. In fact, Minnesota has truly separated itself from other states by every measurement, due in large part to the unique, non-profit community association and high school model that no other state has. In spite of this, Minnesota's hockey success is at risk because of the ever-increasing role of "profit" in youth athletics. The mounting pressure on parents and players to succeed at the highest levels has turned what was once a game into a business.

 

This is the story of Minnesota's community-based hockey legacy, how it stands up to the privatized models nearly everywhere else in the country and how it continues to shine at the highest levels.

PART 1

 

THE STATE OF HOCKEY

PART 2

 

A DIFFERENT GAME

Youth Hockey outside the State of Hockey is very different than it is in Minnesota. Club teams, AAA teams, junior ranks, give players and parents a multitude of options to play hockey, but the costs from both a financial and emotional aspect can be high. Take a look at youth hockey outside Minnesota, and how the community the community model inside the borders, continue to produce players in both men's and women's hockey among the highest levels of the sport.

PART 3

 

PLAYING FOR HOME

Minnesota's community based youth hockey model, feeds right into local high school hockey programs, culminating with one of the largest amateur sporting events in the country, the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. Keep perspective, have fun, dream big, and experience the pinnacle of high school hockey in Minnesota.

PRODUCTION

 

The Minnesota Wild would like to thank Public Works and SSQTCH for their help in the production of this documentary series.

 

Public Works
Minnesota's community based youth hockey model, feeds right into local high school hockey programs, culminating with one of the largest amateur sporting events in the country, the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. Keep perspective, have fun, dream big, and experience the pinnacle of high school hockey in Minnesota.

 

SSQTCH
SSQTCH (Sasquatch) is an award-winning production company. From thumb-stopping social media videos and branded content, to documentary films and TV series, we bring stories to life. We handle all aspects of the production process, from concept development and shooting to editing and post-production.

PRESENTED BY TRIA

CREDITS

  • Director and Producer
  • Matt Hussey
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  • Producers
  • Ian Fritz
  • Matt Lundmark
  • Derek Bitter
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  • Executive Producer
  • Chris Barriere
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  • Narrator
  • Brandon Mileski
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  • Editors
  • Pete Keffer
  • Conor Murphy
  • Ian Fritz
  • Writers
  • Matt Hussey
  • Derek Bitter
  • Matt Hussey
  • Matt Lundmark
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  • Directors of Photography
  • Conor Murphy
  • Ian Fritz
  • Matt Hussey
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  • Location Sound Recordist
  • Ian Fritz
  • Additional Camera Work
  • Alex Samek
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  • Graphics
  • Aaron Christensen
  • Conor Murphy
  • Ryan Gause
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  • Social Media
  • Greta Brooks
  • Andee Bender
  • Devon Reagan
  • Brandon Laxson
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  • Additional Video Courtesy of
  • National Hockey League
  • Getty Images
  • VintageMNHockey.com
  • KSTC
  • FanDuel Sports Network
  • Chicago Steel Hockey Club
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  • Special Thanks to
  • Noware Media
  • KSTC-TV
  • MSHSL
  • Mitch Helgerson
  • Todd Frederickson
  • Brenda Baumann
  • Aaron Sickman
  • Lou Nanne
  • Minnesota Whitecaps
  • University of Minnesota
  • MNHockey.TV